As for "Real Steel" being the No. 1 movie in the America, Jackman said it was getting his kids' approval that mattered most. "I think for a second, just a little bit, I might have seen in my son's eyes, 'I think my dad is kinda cool.'"

Jackman also elaborated on his work with Laughing Man, an organization he became involved with after meeting a coffee farmer in Ethiopia.

"With Laughing Man coffee, we want to make money and give it away so we can be a well of support for those who need it. I don't know about you, but when I have a great cup of coffee, it certainly makes me happier. Not only the product makes you happy, but inside makes you happy to know that every sip of coffee tea or hot chocolate, you are effectively giving back!"